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Southern Sun Maputo

Property class: 4
Relaxation awaits at this oceanfront retreat where travelers can lounge by the pool or wander through gardens with the blue horizon stretching beyond

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Southern Sun Maputo overlooks the ocean, offering a peaceful getaway with a full breakfast and international dishes at Evolve restaurant. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, take in the garden views, and stay connected with WiFi in their rooms.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AED 574
AED 666 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony view, and artwork on the wall.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Superior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk with a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Executive Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a balcony with a view.

Suite

  • Sea view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Presidential Suite

A dining area with a round table, chairs, and a chandelier. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.

Presidential Suite

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk with a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Maputo, Southern Sun Maputo is in the business district and on the beach. Vila Algarve and The Iron House are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit FEIMA Craft Market and Baía Mall. Centro Cultural Americano Martin Luther King Jr. and Instituto Camões Centro Cultural Português are also worth visiting. Visit our Maputo travel guide
Map
Avenida da Marginal 4016, Maputo, Maputo, 4354

What's nearby

  • Eduardo Mondlane University
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • FEIMA Craft Market
    2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Centro Cultural Americano Martin Luther King Jr.
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Vila Algarve
    3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Fish Market
    4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grande Prato
    5 min drive
  • Mundo's
    3 min drive
  • Loma II
    4 min drive
  • Cafe Oak
    4 min drive
  • Ali Babá e os 40 Frangos
    6 min drive

About this property

Southern Sun Maputo

  • Upscale hotel by the ocean
  • Consider a stay at Southern Sun Maputo and take advantage of an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Evolve, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. In addition to a garden and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
    • An elevator, meeting rooms, and wedding services
  • Room features
  • All 269 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
    • TVs with cable channels
    • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Deco Lounge
  • Evolve

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 1 2026 to July 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (one-way), (from 1 to 18 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Maputo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The property will be renovating the pool from July 1 2026 to July 31 2026 (completion date subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sun Maputo?

As of 15 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun Maputo on 20 August 2026 start from AED 574, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Southern Sun Maputo pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun Maputo?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Southern Sun Maputo?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Southern Sun Maputo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM–10 AM on request. A fee of USD 20 per person applies.

Where is Southern Sun Maputo located?

Nestled on the beach, this Maputo hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Eduardo Mondlane University, FEIMA Craft Market, and Fish Market. Centro Cultural Americano Martin Luther King Jr. and Instituto Camões Centro Cultural Português are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Southern Sun Maputo Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 172 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel's beach setting with outdoor seating for dining, a pool, well-kept grounds, and a friendly staff, make this a great place to stay for business or pleasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view and alao the friendliness of the staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, outstanding Breakfast, average (and quiet expensive) evening menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay here. Even though there were some Mastercard issues everyone was very helpful and service minded. The breakfast was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JHW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spectacular view

This hotel is absolutely breathtaking. Rooms are clean and comfortable. The view is spectacular
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

BRAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Food and dining room staff was great as well as the Assistant Food and Beverage manager Nasser. Rooms were outdated. Bathroom shower was in poor condition and the lighting in the bathroom was terrible. Pool lounge chairs were worn out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bongani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was good and friendly people...except not understanding wh3n you say family room...with a 16 year old son you NOT share same space with him
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and cute.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Relaxing environment, love it

I had a good time
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best in Maputo

I Highly recommend the Suthern Sun Hotel Although the rooms need a little bit of an update, as certain things start to look a little bit old and rusty, but it’s always kept clean. People are kind, eficiente, room and bed are comfortable, and food is great 👍👌
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great business hotel

I hadn’t been at Southern Sun for 8 years. It’s larger now but with same high quality attention. Staff went out of their way to help me with things.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely place to stay for some nights.

Nice hotel in Maputo. Arlindo was especially very helpful. Some of the people in the restaurant could have been a bit more smiling and service minded though. The smell in our room was not so good, a bit "old, humid smell", but all in all a good stay with good food. Very nice garden and swimmingpool area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing and rejuvenating!

Very comfortable and welcoming vibe throughout the visit. Beds are wonderful. WiFi was always available throughout their facility and outdoors. Breakfasts are amazing! Employees act like they enjoy working at Southern Sun. Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Chetanbhai

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little slow service.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet in the room was poor. I had to go downstairs to do my work. The food was soso. I checked out a day early and want a refund for one night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Erik

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Avoid this hotel. The hotel is not maintained and the basic functions, heating/cooling, lack of cleanliness, plumbing and response to immediate and continuous issues was poorly handled. We had to leave. We were moved from 2 rooms on the 3rd floor with overwhelming moisture and cooling failure and a disgusting mildew odor. There were casual efforts to open windows and spray something that did nothing. The moisture and mold issues were obviously li standing. We were moved to other rooms on the 1st floor and then to two alternative ones on the 1st floor, with the same issues with plaster and light fixtures literally falling off the wall due to moisture. The doorman actually tried to bring us into and occupied room and the women was shocked, and scared. The rooms are actually falling apart. The staff is clearly expecting these concerns but they truly have no ability to fix the issues. They say ownership have been notified of the extensive issues and they “seem to do nothing” . The staff is helpless to correct any of it . We had to leave. We may or may not get our money back but the place is uninhabitable and should not be rented until overhauled.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Roberto Spies

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Felt horrible. Reception managers are dishonest

I had a horrible situation with the Reception Managers, especially Mr. Jorge and Mr. Vasco. When paying for the extras, Mr Vasco increased the total amount, and when I asked for the receipt, but I only received the receipt after accepting giving to Mr, Vasco a BRIBE (he said “money for refresco”) . Otherwise he would not give me any confirmation of payment. Also, the receipt was showing an amount less than what I paid, and Vasco made me understand that the difference is going to him Very uncomfortable, disappointed. I felt horrible The hotel overall is not bad, but corruption, bribery … are unacceptable. They do have very nice workers, but Mr Jorge and Mr Vasco are definitely people I cannot trust.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra hotel i Maputo.

Veldig bra hotell ved havet i Maputo. Alle ansatte var veldig høflige og smilende og imøtekommende. Frokosten var vedlig bra med alt du kan ønske deg. Bassenget var dint og rent. Rommene pent innredet om enn litt slitt. Men ikke så slitt at det påvirket oppholdet. Klimaanlegget fungerte bra. Vi testet også kveldsbuffeten og lunsjbuffeten ved flere anledninger og maten var bra og god. Alt smakte godt. Fikk veldig god hjelp av Concierge Rose til å booke turer og utflukter.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Frühstück, Lage, Sicht auf das Meer
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Celio Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Atendimento sempre cordial e amistoso

O hotel está muito bem conservado e os funcionários foram swempre muito atenciosos e cordiais. O café da manhã é bom e completo. Sua localização também é muito boa. Apenas que quando eu reservei no hoteis.com recebi a informação de que o meu quarto teria 40 metros quadrados e na verdade não tinha nem metade disso de tamanho, mas apesar desse detalhe a estadia foi muito boa.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tomeika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach access and poolside are beautiful. The seafood platter was absolutely delicious. Overall a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The toilet was giving off a terrible smell.. The rooms were small.. The service was terrible.. I will never stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very service minded staff

Litt spesiell innsjekk som var relativ upersonlig og overraskende kort, men alt i alt på en positiv måte. De ansatte er er utrolig vennlige og gir fantastisk service. Det ble rettet forespørsel om glutenfri alternativ i restauranten på forhånd. Det er ikke alltid lett å bevege seg rundt i Afrika og overholde dette, men her hadde de kjøpt inn dette på forhånd slik at det var mulig å spise med riktig god samvittighet. Dette er sjelden vare i denne delen av verden og var et stort pluss.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The place to stay in Maputo

Staff is friendly, and there is someone available that can speak English. Restaurant is excellent and is open till 8 pm, with the local COVID restrictions, this is a valuable option to eat. There are other restaurants in the area to add verity. Laundry service is fast, and the staff do great work maintaining the rooms.
Stayed 22 nights in Aug 2021